Negros Occidental is one of the most famous tourist spot in the Philippines . It is well-known for its beautiful sceneries as well as in its famous festival, which is the “Masskara Festival”. Aside from those things , Negros Occidental is also known for its delicious foods which one shouldn’t miss if they came to visit Negros Occidental.Some of these foods includes:
Lumpiang Ubod/Fresh Lumpia/Lumpiang Bacolod (fresh spring roll; not fried)
. This is a must-eat recipe, delicately wrapped in a paper thin translucent crepe filled with ubod (fresh coconut tree heart), pork and shrimp with a garnish of scallion. What makes lumpiang Bacolod different is its sauce, which was drizzled inside the wrapper
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INASAL
Inasal which means “cooked over fire”. This is a local version of pork or chicken barbecue. It is cooked with red achuete or annatto seeds giving it a reddish color and brushed on oil and cooked over the fire. It’s cheap and affordable as well as delicious. Also, Ilongos put on herbs and spices that made their inasal special.
KALAMAYHATI
This is a sticky sweet dessert made from glutinous rice and coconut milk and cooked over low heat until it becomes sticky. It’s the local version of rice cake.
NAPOLEONES
This dessert originates from France where it is known as Mille-feuille. Aside from Inasal, Bacolod is also popular for its Napoleones. While Napoleones did not quite succeed in France, it is considered the best in the Philippines. The people of Bacolod learned the secrets to a delicious Napoleones through the French who had brought the custard filled pastry to the island. Two of the most popular maker of Napoleones are Roli’s bakeshop and Virgie’s homemade products.
PIAYA
This is a sweet biscuit which is the thin version of moon cakes. It has fillings such as ube (yam) and caramel.
PINASUGBO
These are thinly sliced banana coated with brown sugar and deeply fried. This is a local version of banana fritters.
UGA OR DRIED FISH
. Bacolod is known to be a good source of dried fish. They got variety of dried fish and the best seller is Danggit.
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